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Biola performs well in cross country pre-nationals

Sophomore Lynette Ruiz nabs 21st place in pre-nationals.
Both men’s and women’s teams finished in the top seven.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer October 24, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 22 the top cross country programs from the west gathered in Washington state to compete in the pre-nationals. Biola dazzled as they finished in the top seven for both their men’s and women's programs, creating promise for a bright future down the line. WOMEN FINISH THIRD The Biola...

Cross country competes in UC Riverside Invitational

Sophomore Jerry Baltzer sprints toward the finish line.
The Eagles compete against top programs in Southern California.
Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor September 18, 2022

Biola’s cross country team competed well in the UC Riverside Invitational on Saturday. The invitational consisted of top NCAA Division I and Division II programs from across Southern California.  WOMEN FINISH 10th The women’s team captured 10th place in the invite, landing Biola in the top third...

Men’s basketball beat the odds in first-ever PacWest tournament

Biola's Cinderella story was led by junior Michael Bagatourian, who hit the game-winning three to defeat APU and send BU to the championship round.
The No. 5 seed Eagles fought their way to the PacWest championship game.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 12, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Men’s basketball defied expectations this season, making an unprecedented run in their first-ever PacWest conference tournament, taking second overall. The No. 5 ranked Eagles’ Cinderella story came to an end with a heartbreaking...

Women’s basketball on the rise as postseason approaches

Women’s basketball on the rise as postseason approaches
The Eagles seek their first ever NCAA Division II playoff push.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor February 22, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20, 2020). After a tumultuous transition period from the NAIA to NCAA Division II, the women’s basketball team has finally spread its wings. With the season rapidly approaching its end, the Eagles are playing some of the best basketball they...

Gym renovation forces students and student-athletes to share fitness facilities

The fitness center construction is set for completion in mid-March.
To keep up with NCAA Division II regulations, Biola has broken ground to add two new wings to Chase Gymnasium.
Ashley Grams and Andi Basista January 25, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Jan. 23, 2020).  With the start of a new semester comes a new and unusual look to Chase Gymnasium. Orange cones line the edges of torn-up dirt and concrete, showing signs of a new foundation for Biola Athletics. The versatile gym was built in 1966...

Men’s cross country earns a top-25 finish at National Championship race

Men’s cross country earns a top-25 finish at National Championship race
The Eagles took home sixth place for the West Region in their first-ever appearance at the NCAA Division II National Championship.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 23, 2019

It was a historic and emotional day for Biola athletics up in Sacramento, as men’s cross country competed in their first-ever NCAA Division II National Championship. The Eagles came together to finish sixth in the West Region and placed 25th overall, with superstar senior Gabe Plendcio leading his...

Fall Convocation ushers in the new year and sets new theme for chapel: “With”

President Barry Corey shares additions to the Biola campus and introduces the theme for the new year.
Faculty and student leadership alike welcome the new year by discussing additions to campus and theme for the new year.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 4, 2019

As the smell of fresh donuts on the tables around Chase Gymnasium filled the air, athletes crammed into their designated seats while other students hurried to find any available spaces before the Fall 2019 Convocation officially started. Then, Student Government Association president Renee Waller...

Women’s basketball runs out of gas late, suffers second straight loss

Women’s basketball runs out of gas late, suffers second straight loss
Eagles stay close, but falter down the stretch in loss to Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Austin Green, Managing Editor November 11, 2018

Women’s basketball competed at the “Torodome” for the second consecutive night Saturday, this time taking on California State University Dominguez Hills. The Eagles led at halftime and stayed close with the Toros through the third quarter, but a poor final period doomed Biola as they dropped another...

Women’s Athlete of the Year: Swim’s Lisa Tixier

Women’s Athlete of the Year: Swim’s Lisa Tixier
The senior leaves Biola with eight new school records set in her final season with the Eagles.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice April 26, 2018

To say that the Biola Swim & Dive record books have been rewritten during the 2017-18 season is an understatement. They have been completely flipped inside out, mainly by senior Lisa Tixier. She secured eight of 18 possible school records, including seven during the most recent conference championship...

Women’s golf finish third in PacWest

Women’s golf finish third in PacWest
The Eagles move up two spots on the leaderboard in the final day behind Gopfert’s 72.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice April 25, 2018

Women’s golf competed in the PacWest Conference Championships from April 23-25 at the Wigwam Golf Course in Litchfield Park, Ariz. Biola’s squad recovered after a poor first day score of 325 with two straight rounds of 310, moving from fifth to third in the final round. SLOW START The Eagles...

Men’s Athlete of the Year: Baseball’s Micah Beyer

Men’s Athlete of the Year: Baseball’s Micah Beyer
The starting pitcher has shut down opponents throughout the season with dominant performances.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice April 25, 2018

Senior Micah Beyer entered the 2018 season coming off of three straight .500 seasons with at least a 4.26 ERA, but with the departure of star pitcher (and last year’s athlete of the year) Jimmy Gallarda, someone needed to step up into the ace role. Beyer answered that call, becoming the Eagles’...

Women’s soccer seeks repeat of 2017 successes

Women’s soccer seeks repeat of 2017 successes
The Eagles look to complete the tough task of filling the gaps while still improving on the current team.
Carter Baumgartner, Sports Apprentice April 23, 2018

Women’s soccer finished the 2017 season at just about the best place they could have. They placed fourth in the tough PacWest Conference and dismantled their opponents throughout the National Christian College Athletic Association tournament, not allowing a goal during four games and cruising to...